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Truck Camper Forum _ General Discussion _ Home built short bed truck camper

Posted by: Elkins45 Oct 10 2018, 07:28 PM

I decided to build my own non-cabover minimalist truck camper to fit my 6.5” 1/2 ton truck. The reason for the truck camper as opposed to a pull-behind is that I plan to tow a boat. As of today the framing is essentially complete.

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Im going to start on the roof tomorrow.

Posted by: lyman guy Oct 13 2018, 05:12 PM

That looks great! I built one about 35 years ago, and loved every minuet of doing it. Yours looks a lot better than mine did. Looks like you glued along with the deck screws. Keep the pics coming.

Posted by: Elkins45 Oct 14 2018, 06:21 PM

QUOTE(lyman guy @ Oct 13 2018, 05:12 PM)
That looks great! I built one about 35 years ago, and loved every minuet of doing it. Yours looks a lot better than mine did. Looks like you glued along with the deck screws. Keep the pics coming.
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Yes, every joint is screwed and glued with Titebond III. I also used 2x4s in a couple of places where 2x2 would probably have worked, but I will accept 100 extra pounds for the sake of increased durability.

It now has front and roof sheathing.

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Posted by: lyman guy Oct 15 2018, 09:11 AM

The new progress looks great. You might consider using CPES, clear penetrating epoxy sealer on everything inside and outside on the frame and sheathing at this point. It is a thin penetrating epoxy that does not let any moisture in. It is used a lot in wood boats, new and restorations. I think the Smith Brothers brand is the best of what is out there. It is a little pricey but will keep any rot at bay for MANY years.

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